Service Academy Nominations

Nomination Procedures

I am pleased to receive applications from students in Indiana’s Third Congressional District for nominations to one of the four U.S. Service Academies – USAFA, USMMA, USMA and USNA. I have established a fair and objective procedure which will allow me to produce the best-qualified candidates for the Academies.

To be considered for a nomination, applicants must be legal residents of the Third Congressional District of Indiana. I will accept applications from candidates who will graduate from high school in 2018 or from those who have already graduated. To be considered for the graduating class of 2023, applicants must meet the following basic requirements:

Be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents

Must be a United States citizen and a legal resident of the Third Congressional District

Must be at least 17 years old but not yet 23 years old (as of July 1st the year of admission)

Admission to a Service Academy is a two-tiered process. First, the applicant must directly apply to the Academy and meet the set minimum standards. These standards include, but are not limited to: medical, physical, and academic qualifications. The second tier in pursuing admissions is the Nominations process. It is the responsibility of each applicant to initiate a pre-candidate file at each academy to which they are seeking a nomination.

An individual must meet the admissions requirements for the Academy as well as receive a Congressional Nomination in order to be offered an appointment. Please keep in mind, those who may receive a nomination are not guaranteed to be offered an appointment by the Academy.

DEADLINE: My office must receive all information no later than Friday, October 12, 2018 for those interested in entering one of the Service Academies for the class of 2023.

All correspondence and questions regarding the Academy Nominations process should be directed to Tinisha Weigelt. Please mail completed applications to: